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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Canton, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Canton rent stands today
Canton, GA rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,085/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-over-month decline that leaves the market near its recent peak of $2,100/month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Canton runs 9.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 81 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Houses in Canton command a median rent of $2,240/month while apartments sit at $1,662/month. Studios start around $1,465/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,551/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,674/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $2,118/month and $2,382/month respectively. The market is dominated by houses (84.4%) and larger units (3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms make up 78.5% of inventory).
Neighborhood spotlight
Laurel Canyon rents climbed 30.2% year over year to $2,138/month across 13 rentals, outpacing the citywide 7.0% rise. Meanwhile, Great Sky saw rents fall 29.9% year over year to $1,770/month, marking a notable divergence within Canton’s neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Canton
$2,085/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Canton is $2,085 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $185 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Canton
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Canton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Canton, GA
Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Canton, GA
Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,661, whereas a house costs $2,240. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,693.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,465 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,551 | 2% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,674 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,117 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,382 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Canton | $1,885 | |
Etowah Shoals | $1,995 | |
Hickory Log | $2,325 | |
Holly Mill | $2,094 | |
Laurel Canyon | $2,138 | |
Mountain Vista Overlook | $2,160 | |
New Town | $1,718 | |
Prominence Point Ridge | $1,749 | |
Ridge Pine | $1,749 | |
Riverstone | $1,910 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,661 | No Change | 5% | |
Houses | $2,240 | 3% | 8% | |
Rooms | $975 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,551
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,674
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,117
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,382
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Riverstone
Average rent
$1,910
Downtown Canton
Average rent
$1,885
Holly Mill
Average rent
$2,094
New Town
Average rent
$1,718
Laurel Canyon
Average rent
$2,138
Hickory Log
Average rent
$2,325
Mountain Vista Overlook
Average rent
$2,160
Ridge Pine
Average rent
$1,749
Prominence Point Ridge
Average rent
$1,749
Etowah Shoals
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,661
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,240
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Canton, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Canton and Acworth by all bedroom counts and property types.
Canton
10%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Canton, GA is 3% lower than the median rent in Acworth, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,072
4%$2,800
11%$2,130
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31%$1,550
4%$2,293
5%Discover rentals in Canton, GA
5d+ ago
Ridge Pine apartment for rent in Canton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Riverstone townhouse for rent in Canton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Riverstone townhouse for rent in Canton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Holly Mill townhouse for rent in Canton
225 Osmanthus Way, Canton, GA 30114
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rolling Hills house for rent in Canton
728 S Mccollum Dr, Canton, GA 30114
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
131 Fox Pl, Canton, GA 30114
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
322 Hidden Creek Ln, Canton, GA 30114
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
175 Mill Creek Dr, Canton, GA 30115
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Verified
59 Anderson Ave, Canton, GA 30114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,690
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
501 Harbor Creek Pkwy, Canton, GA 30115
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,332–$2,807
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Heritage Dr, Canton, GA 30114
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$2,509
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$2,905
Price dropped $510Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
Verified
501 Harbor Creek Pkwy, Canton, GA 30115
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,332–$2,807
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 27
5d+ ago
Verified
649 Royal Crest Ct, Canton, GA 30115
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 17
2d ago
Verified
445 Raven Dr, Canton, GA 30115
3 beds
2 baths
$2,270
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 19
2d ago
Verified
59 Anderson Ave, Canton, GA 30114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,690
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Heritage Dr, Canton, GA 30114
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$2,509
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$2,905
Price dropped $510Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,050
Price dropped $130Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 16
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Frequently asked questions for Canton, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.
How much is rent in Canton?
The average rent in Canton is $2,085 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Canton?
Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Canton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Canton is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are New Town ($1,718/mo), Ridge Pine ($1,749/mo), and Prominence Point Ridge ($1,749/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?
To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Canton?
January offers the best rental deals in Canton, with prices running about 6% lower than March, which sees the highest rents. November and December also experience less demand, making them good months for apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).